Varun Dhawan is currently in the spotlight with the impending release of "Border 2" on January 23, 2026. Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series and JP Films, the film features a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. In "Border 2," Varun Dhawan takes on the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a figure known for his bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
As fans eagerly await "Border 2", it's a good time to look back at some of Varun Dhawan's most successful films at the box office.
Here’s a look at some of Varun Dhawan's highest-grossing films:
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Dilwale: This 2015 action-comedy, directed by Rohit Shetty, tops the list with a worldwide collection of ₹388 crore. Featuring an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Kriti Sanon, "Dilwale" blended romance, action, and comedy, appealing to a broad audience. Domestically, "Dilwale" had a strong opening, collecting ₹21 crore on its first day.
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Judwaa 2: A reboot of the 1997 Salman Khan starrer "Judwaa," this 2017 comedy, directed by David Dhawan, earned ₹277.51 crore worldwide. Varun Dhawan reprised the double role originally played by Salman Khan, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu. The film's opening day collection in India was ₹16.10 crore.
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Badrinath Ki Dulhania: This romantic comedy, released in 2017, saw Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt reunite on screen. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film grossed ₹201.07 crore globally. "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" earned ₹12.25 crore on its opening day. Both "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" and "Judwaa 2" were commercially successful, earning over ₹2 billion (US$24 million) each.
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ABCD 2: This dance film, released in 2015, featured Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor. "ABCD 2" collected ₹166 crore worldwide. The movie had an opening day collection of ₹14.30 crore.
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Kalank: A historical drama with an ensemble cast including Madhuri Dixit Nene, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sonakshi Sinha, "Kalank" earned ₹146.8 crore at the worldwide box office. Despite the star power, the film didn't fare as well as expected. The film had a strong opening day, grossing ₹21.60 crore.
Other notable mentions include "Jug Jugg Jeeyo" which grossed ₹137.5 crore worldwide and "Sui Dhaaga – Made in India" which earned ₹124.6 crore globally.
Varun Dhawan's career has seen a mix of critical acclaim and commercial success. He debuted in Karan Johar's "Student of the Year" in 2012, which was a commercial success. Critics praised his early performances, with some highlighting his ability to handle both comedic and vulnerable scenes. Over the years, he has received nominations for Best Actor at Filmfare for films like "Badrinath Ki Dulhania".
With "Border 2" hitting theaters, industry analysts are optimistic about its box office performance. As of today, the film has already sold a substantial number of tickets in advance bookings and is expected to have a strong opening. Some reports suggest that "Border 2" is poised to surpass the first-day collections of recent hits.
